Hitting coach in Mid County

[Kart 31]

Who is a good hitting coach that you can get help from before tryouts start??

Need some good suggestions please

[Baseball1215]

J.R. Bardin, Sam Moore, Jeremy Green just to name a few

[MIF04]

Of those 3, Bardin by a long shot. Not even close. If nothing else, it is worth it to work thru the swing on his computer programs which are 'state of the art'. Good luck.

[duke2559]

Those three are al lgood but i think Green is the best one on one. he is young and very patient. He also demands attention and respect from his students and he gets results.

[adminbaberuth]

I don't know Mr. Bardin, but MIF04 is a creditable source of information. Jeremy Green, I watched many years in high school, solid hitter on his own.

If I was going to spend my money or my parents $$, it would be at the Zone with Sam Moore. Not only will you get the most up to date hitting instructions, you will be a little tougher under the skin.

Disclaimer. He is blood

[The Voice]

Gary Ridge is still around. (Baseball World/Sun Devils)

[blitz51]

do you people honestly believe these guys are going to be able to make you/your kids hitter(s)?

ive been coachin baseball for a long time, and have never seen parents just throw money at these guys without getting much in return. what have these guys select teams ever won? not much...  these guys are way over-hyped.

just because someone can/used to do something well doesnt mean that they are going to be able to teach someone else to do it well... not everyone is a good teacher.

[CF77]

What about Morgan Walker or Jimmy Neale out at The Southeast Texas Baseball Academy at Ford Park.

[MIF04]

Obviously, Yahtzee has had a bad day (maybe experience?) with a hitting instructor.  He claims to be a coach (which begs the question:  what has HE ever won?) but I digress...

In my opinion, the best 'teachers' are Matt Thompson, David Huggins, JR Bardin and Blake Justice.  Each of them have solid baseball resumes that include playing and coaching at the professional/college levels.  Their team has 'won' -- i.e., USA Jr. Olympics Championship (which is the biggest tourney nation-wide hands down).  They compete in every major national event and compete well.  But really...you don't want a coach to just 'win', you want them to teach your kid and make your kid a better player.  That is what 'select' is (and should be) all about.  This group of coaches have taught and developed an entire group of kids that have gone to play at the next level.  Last year's group had 2 guys drafted and 10 that have college scholarships.  This year's group already has 6 college scholarships...and the season hasn't even started yet (much less the draft).

This group isn't exclusive.  There are a lot of good teachers around the area.  I just hold the opinion that they're the best.  I'm not sure why Yahtzee has this particular burr under his saddle but I respectfully disagree...

[blitz51]

MIF I dont have a problem with hitting/pitching coaches/teachers. I have a problem with some of the "coaches/teachers" many people had listed. I know David Huggins and agree that he does a great job. But guys like Morgan Walker are a joke. Not just him, and no I dont have a personal vendetta against just him. Notice I said guys LIKE him.

Oh and this is not about me, but since YOU brought it up. I do coach, and have be successful to this point. Just last year my team won the USSSA 15U AAA State Championship. So now I'm sure you wont have any problems finding out who I am, but now does that really matter anyways?

[adminbaberuth]

The worst hitting coach or teacher is better than none at all. Remember, your competetion for your team's spot is hitting and throwing at this moment. No matter how good you think your are, someone is better.

Now get off your butt and go to work.

[blitz51]

Adminbaberuth, I beg to differ on you comment. No hitting coach is better than having one that is teaching you the wrong thing to do. Or one that tries to make all "his" hitters hit the same way. It's impossible to do that.

Oh and by the way, when is signups for babe ruth for this year?

[adminbaberuth]

Adminbaberuth, I beg to differ on you comment. No hitting coach is better than having one that is teaching you the wrong thing to do. Or one that tries to make all "his" hitters hit the same way. It's impossible to do that.

Oh and by the way, when is signups for babe ruth for this year?

Yahtzee, I can agree, but who says one instructor has all the answers. Most teachers don't try to invent the wheel, they copy like most of us in what ever profession we choose.

Hey, signups of course will be in early May, 1st pitch when those Bulldogs finish their season, hopefully in Austin.

[blitz51]

Im talking about 13yr old Babe Ruth, I have people calling me wanting to know and I dont know what to tell them.

[Lucky]

Of those 3, Bardin by a long shot.  Not even close.  If nothing else, it is worth it to work thru the swing on his computer programs which are 'state of the art'.  Good luck.

"Not even close" you say, I gotta meet this guy. Where does he train ? Do you have a number ? I'm serious.

Don't know Bardin but I do know Sam Moore and this guy is loaded with baseball knowledge. Sam is known for working the kids pretty hard so he may not be for everyone..................Only those who are serious about the game. 

[adminbaberuth]

Im talking about 13yr old Babe Ruth, I have people calling me wanting to know and I dont know what to tell them.

I'm not involved with younger Babe Ruth but you can call Skippy Hopkins in Nederland and he can feel you in. If I remember they start around Easter with registration in Feb.   

[blitz51]

Skippy Hopkins is no longer the president for babe ruth, lol. i guess i know more that you do. Richard Atterberry is now president. Thanks though. Ill get in touch with him.

[adminbaberuth]

Skippy Hopkins is no longer the president for babe ruth, lol. i guess i know more that you do. Richard Atterberry is now president. Thanks though. Ill get in touch with him.

You can't go wrong with anyone of those guys , look forward to seeing you in a couple years.

[pngbbfan]

Check this out for hitting tips:

http://www.hittingillustrated.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6

[swingbuilder]

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http://www.hittingillustrated.com/forum/

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[Guest BCcard]

Bardin's computer program is wonderful.  It is amazing how it can be broken down for each player.  Totally amazing to see him work with the batter and how they can see thier own swing in stages.    Definately "state of the art".